Bernd Fischer

Balkan Strongmen: Dictators and Authoritarian Rulers of Southeast Europe Bernd Fischer

Authoritarian leaders such as Enver Hoxha, Todor Zhivkov, Josip Broz Tito and Slobodan Milosevic are part of a time-honored tradition of Balkan authoritarian rule that saw the domination of some of the most colourful but also brutal leaders of twentieth century. This book brings the "strongmen" to life, providing insights into their personalities and the forces that brought them to prominence.